Regional Information

Morbihan - an area of visual splendor

Morbihan encompasses a small inland sea in which it is said that the islands are more numerous than the days of the year.

Morbihan has a very valuable asset in the sea and the natural coastline formation easily lends itself to the practice of many sports and activities. This department possesses almost a third of the 1,760 kilometre coastline of Brittany and most it is covered by sandy beaches and natural shelters ideal for navigation especially sailing.

The Megaliths

Its century-old forests, shadowed valleys and sun drenched moors are still haunted by the ghosts of well known characters such as Merlin the magician, Vivian the fairy and by the vestiges of many a lost civilisation. Morbihan boasts one of the greatest concentrations of ancient megaliths, in all their shapes and sizes. Carnac brings to mind long, endless lines of standing stone. Many tumuli, dolmens and menhirs can be found all over the region from the Presqu’ile de Rhuys in the east and as far as la Laita and beyond in the west. Its countryside, criss-crossed by waterways and dotted with lakes, expanses of water and fountains, will delight those nature lovers’ privileged enough to discover this small paradise.

Cities

Cities like the proud and charming Vannes, tucked away in the Gulf, and the picturesque white Lorient, provide the visitor with a wealth of history, art and tradition. The laborious and vigilant Quiberon sitting proudly on its peninsula is a delightful destination. Pontivy, the imperial and St Anne d’Auray, the "sanctuary of Brittany" must also be seen. In Morbihan, both sea and countryside blend together to provide a backdrop for the perfect holiday.